The Ottawa Community Arts Council is a non-profit organization that offers an art gallery with exciting exhibits.

Our goal is to promote the importance of art in the growth of our community.

Ottawa Community Arts Council Mission Statement:

The mission of the Ottawa Community Arts Council (OCAC) is to advocate for and support the arts for the enrichment of the community.

The Ottawa Community Arts Council has been the official arts organization for Ottawa and Franklin County for over 30 years. Activities of the Arts Council and other arts programs are located in the beautiful Carnegie Cultural Center, a National Register-listed building owned by the City of Ottawa. The Carnegie Cultural Center, 501 S. Main Street, is not only home to the OCAC, but also the Ottawa Art Guild, Franklin Co. Shutterbugs and the Ottawa Suzuki Strings.